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News and views about business, commerce and consumer issues

Business Lunch, posted at 11:30 a.m. weekdays, arms you with the business news you need before heading out to your midday meetings. Get links to five business-related items we think will help you have a more informed day.… Read More »

I have a very good friend who gets tired of her clothes fairly quickly. Fortunately for me we wear the same size and have similar tastes, so every few months she has a pile of “new to me” items that make my day and often wind up becoming my wardrobe favorites.

Take local clothing favorite Island Passage, for instance. All month long, all Island Passage and Return Passage locations are giving customers 10 percent off their entire purchase and a limited-edition Island Passage pink tank in exchange for a donation of $5 or more, all of which will go to Lump to Laughter, a ministry-driven nonprofit organization that strives to fight breast cancer and support those affected by it.… Read More »

About This Blog

News and views about Wilmington-area business, commerce and consumer issues from a team of seasoned StarNews journalists. Wayne Faulkner, Gareth McGrath, Cammie Bellamy and others will bring you the latest on everything from real estate to health care to tourism and how it might affect your wallet.